Aruis Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Hey everyone, Now that a new GW store has opened up near me, I finally have a reason to get back into the hobby in full force! I thought it would be nice to have a place to share my work-in-progress models (since I'm a really slow painter), and help motivate myself to get enough models ready to start playing. There also doesn't seem to be a lot of representation of the successor chapters, so this is my way of correcting that. Up first is my interrogator Chaplain with Jump pack: Not a great photo since I had to use my phone, but I'll try to get some better pictures and more angles tomorrow when there's better light. I decided to use the Blood Angels jump chaplain because I really like how dynamic the pose is, and figured I could make it look like an unforgiven model with a little paint. Unfortunately, I don't have a whole lot of paints to choose from since my collection is small, which meant I had to learn how to paint non metallic gold on the crozius (I think it turned out alright, but let me know what you think), and I had to mix a black for the armor since I don't have any of that either. All things considered though, I think the model is shaping up quite nicely! I still have to paint up a head for him and figure out how I'm going to do the chapter symbol on his shoulder pad, but once that's finished he'll be all set for the tabletop! I'd appreciate hearing what you guys think, and I'll be sure to put up some better pictures of this guy and my one completed tactical marine tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenz Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 A little dark, but from what I can tell your paint looks terrific, your blending seems very smooth. Looking forward to seeing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interrogator Stobz Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Pro styles there Brother Aruis, welcome to the Rock!!! Can't wait to see him with a head on and finished... :D Stobz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pearson73 Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 The gold looks good, as does the green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Semper Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Yeah, beautiful colours there! The test with AoA is whether you can keep up and make an entire force! :D Good luck! :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruis Posted June 2, 2016 Author Share Posted June 2, 2016 Thanks for the words of encouragement, everyone! I managed to get some batteries for the camera and snap some better quality photos of the chaplain, complete with finished chapter badge! Still trying to find the best way to paint it though. The AoA badge is pretty tricky and my freehand isn't so great. Looking at the pictures now, I think the armor could do with getting a little more contrast from shadows and highlights. In particular his right side looks a little muddy. So I know he's got an inferno pistol, which dark angels technically aren't supposed to have, but I really like the way it looks. Mostly I don't trust myself to not mess up replacing the pistol . If anyone asks, I'll just tell them it's a fancy looking bolt pistol. Later today or tomorrow I'll put up a few pictures of some of my tactical marines, so stay tuned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Looking good if you want check out the link it might help. https://www.shapeways.com/product/HTGKLUNYB/angels-of-absolution-gen7-left-shoulder-x10?optionId=57295369 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aruis Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Looking good if you want check out the link it might help. https://www.shapeways.com/product/HTGKLUNYB/angels-of-absolution-gen7-left-shoulder-x10?optionId=57295369 Thanks Brother Arkley, those shoulderpads look great, I'll have to see about picking some of those up going forward! Now for today's update: I finished up the chaplain's head and tacked it in place for a photograph. I'm not a huge fan of the original helmet, and I don't have any other suitable chaplain-y heads lying around so I decided to go helmetless for this one. I think the beard makes him look severe enough to be a chaplain though. Here's a close-up of the face. I tried to give him some greying hair, but I don't know if it turned out the best. Here's the first of the tactical marines in a shooting pose. The squad's designated marksman. Still needs a few more small details added like pouches, grenades, and squad and company markings. And a side view to show off the blending on his helmet that I worked so hard on! This one here is an added bonus: A snap together marine I painted at my local GW for the 30th-anniversary celebration. I painted him up in store for a friendly painting competition and managed to win! But this little guy served as the test model and my original inspiration for this project. And here's a lineup of my (very small) collection so far! It really shows the difference in size and how much better scaled the new kits are compared to the old ones. The new tactical marines are far more imposing, especially on 32mm bases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Captain Arkley Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Looking good man :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dosjetka Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Agreed. I do think the red parts on the Chaplain could be darker and that the OSL on the jump pack could do with a bit more work. All in all though, you're off to a good start. :tu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galthan Ironsturm Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 OMG...Chuck Norris Chaplain...:) Beautifull minis Brother. I like chapter badge in Free hand particulary ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaplain Raeven Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Beautifull models! I sincerely hope you are making a whole army of those guys. Agreed on the chapter badge. I thought it was a decal at first glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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